//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 // Story: TwiLuna // by Marie Rivers //------------------------------// I gulp and freeze in place. I then take a deep breath and turn to look up at my older sister. Tia motioned me into the classroom. I gulp and walk into the classroom closing the door and looked up at her. Tia walked over to me and sat on a desk saying gently "LuLu it is ok. I know that you feel uncomfortable around her. It is understandable but you need to do a project with someone who will actually do some of the work. This is for the best sis." Tia gave me a hug then looked down at me adding "You will be ok. I promise you it will be ok." I hug her back then say "Tia it is not just the fact i have a crush on her. His words will never leave my mind. Every time I think about her I immediately start thinking about what he would do if he found out." I shudder slightly before I pull away saying "I need to go sis. I will see you at lunch." As I leave I hear Tia say "Luna you have to eat in the cafeteria today." I gulp before I quickly make my way to my next class. Sadly though I end up bumping into Twilight. As we both fell to the ground I put on the mask all the students at school see. I stand up and politely offer her my hand "Please forgive my lack of consideration. I completely forgot that I must look where I am going. I hope that you are well." I keep my voice steady pretending I am talking to anyone but her. "Oh it is quite alright I wasn't looking where I was going. I had my nose in a book. I am Twilight Sparkle. You are Luna right?" I almost died right then and there. Her voice was absolutely heavenly. I try to calm myself as I suddenly realize that I am still holding her hand. I quickly let go of her hand. "Yes my name is Luna. We have a Science project together when would you like to start on that? I was thinking we could do something on the night sky. Like the stars or maybe even the moon." I start to calm down as I start talking about my favorite subject, the night. It is so calm and peaceful I would rather spend all my waking time at night instead of the day. "That sounds wonderful! The night has always been a great interest and mystery to me. I have read many books about the night and such. Yet is still such a mystery to me and many scientists." Twilight gave a giant grin and the mention of doing something with the night. I am so going to lose it if I don't get out of here soon. I give a simple nod. "That sounds acceptable Twilight Sparkle. Shall we meet at the library after school?" I looked at her with my usual blank expression. After Twilight gave me a nod with a big smile I pushed passed her heading towards my class. After I sat in the back I let my mask drop and I grinned broadly. I couldn't believe it! Not only was she begin nice to me but she liked the night too! I mean the only person I have met who likes the night is my friend whose name IS Night. I quickly looked down at my notebook and started to take notes but I ended up drawing a constellation on the top corner of my notebook. I jumped as someone dropped a heavy book and I immediately froze up. No no no please not here! The door slammed shut as the man who was supposedly my father walked into the house drunk out of his mind. He stumbled towards the fridge and grabbed a beer. He then turned and snarled at me "Get you're useless ass out of my chair bitch!" I quickly scrambled to get up. As i tried to get out of the room I accidentally caused him to spill some of his beer. Oh no! Not again. "I am s-so s-sorry. I d-didn't mean t-to m-make you s-spill you're b-beer." I quickly back away and whimper pressing hard against the wall. "You fucking useless bitch you! You did this on purpose! You made me spill my beer on purpose and don't you dare say other wise!" He yelled. The next thing I felt was a hard slap followed by a swift punch in the stomach. I doubled over in pain. He started to undo his belt "Luna! Hey Luna it is ok I am here calm down! He can't touch you." I heard Tia saying loudly before it could get to the worst part. As soon as I realized where I was I clung to Tia tightly shaking. After a while I slowly calmed down and pulled back breathing heavily. "H-He had c-come h-home d-drunk and I w-was i-in his ch-chair. I m-made h-him spill h-his beer..." I took a deep breath trying to tell Tia what I had remembered in my flashback like my therapist told me to do. She said it would help but god damn it was so hard. Tia put a hand on my back and said softly "Luna you don't have to. Don't worry class was over when it happened so none of the students saw. I promise it will be ok." I nod slowly and hug my notebook to my chest saying softly with a whimper "How can he still be doing this to me after two years?" I look up at Tia and take a deep breath finally calming down. Tia shook her head and sighed "I don't know Luna. What you went threw was traumatic and difficult to go through. You will get through it but it might take a while. You don't have to go to your next class if you..." I quickly interrupted Tia "No I have to go to class. I can't let this ruin my entire day. Thanks Tia. Love you sis." I hug her tightly before i grab my stuff and stand up. Tia gave me a piece of paper. "Your'e note. You are gonna be a little late." Tia smiled sadly before she got up and went back to her Science class. I gulped and then headed quickly to my next class. It was the last one before lunch. I quickly gave the note to my teacher and then took the only available seat. It was apparently my lucky day. The only open seat was next to none other then Twilight Sparkle. Oh why universe! Haven't i been through enough today? Now i have to act as if i totally do not have a crush on Twilight Sparkle while doing my hardest subject Math? I take a deep breath before sitting down and then stared at the paper. Oh no! I wasn't here the day they went over this! I am totally doomed. Just as i was starting to worry I felt someone gently nudge my hand. "I can help you with this if you need it. I love Math." Twilight whispered to me. I gulped and then made sure my mask was on and nodded neutrally. We spent the rest of class figuring out the Math problems. Even if Twilight said things in technical terms she managed to find a way that made sense to me. Well after she noticed the completely confused look on my face. It was actually really nice. As soon as the bell rang I started to gather my stuff up. I looked up when I saw Twilight's hand giving me a calculator. Twilight gave me a friendly smile. "Luna wanna eat with me and my friends? I promise not to let Pinkie Pie throw a big "Yay-Luna-Is-Eating-With-Us" party or shoot the confetti cannon at you." Twilight offered with a grin. I hesitate then slowly and nervously nod "Sure. I see no reason why I should not take part in lunch with you and your friends." I keep my usual look on my face as i politely accept the offer. Oh boy what have I just gotten myself into. I wish Night had a schedule that let her eat lunch with me.